Pneumatic Technician

SUMMARY:  The Aviation Technician III must demonstrate high mechanical aptitude and will inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul aircraft components while maintaining a safe work environment and following all company and federal rules/ regulations. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, modify and service aircraft fuel/pneumatic equipment. 

• Perform and document work performed per appropriate manuals and regulations as required. 

• Maintain all shop calibrated tools in satisfactory operational conditions. 

• Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with approved technical and regulatory data. 

• Perform work assignments as determined by the shop lead. 

• Uses appropriate inspection techniques, and calibrated equipment for the unit/part being accomplished. 

• Comply with environmental health and safety policies and procedures. 

• Records information and accomplishes the work assignments in compliance with the inspection procedures manual in quality policies and procedures. 

• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings. 

• Perform all assigned tasks in a safe and timely manner. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

• Technical Degree (Airframe and Powerplant Certification) or equivalent 

• 6-7 years of relevant/technical work experience OR 

• An additional 3 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree. 

• The ability to teardown, inspection, parts requisition, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of aircraft fuel/pneumatic components. 

• Must be able to multi-task/project oriented with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced industry meeting established timeline. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Be detailed oriented and organized. 

• Must be computer literate, and proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, and Excel). 

• Willing to work additional hours when operational objectives require it. 

• Ability to prioritize and to work without close supervision.   

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: 

• Airframe and Powerplant Certification or equivalent 

• 9+ years of relevant work experience 

• Strong knowledge of electric fuel pumps, engine driven fuel pumps, fuel controls, fuel heaters, oil coolers, fuel actuators, fuel valves, fuel pressure switches, MEC’s HMU’s, FMU’s, and fuel accessories. 

• Strong knowledge of flow control valves, hp s/o valves, engine starters, AUP bleed valves, anti-ice valves, pneumatic starters, pressure regulator valves, and shutoff valves. 

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic’s License. 

OTHER   

• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.